This Certificate of Specialization provides students of mobile app and web design the opportunity to develop necessary foundation skills, master the tools and processes, and undergo industry standards production experiences. The program will provide students with a balance between aesthetic, practical design application and technical competency, including responsive and Mobile-first design. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry-level employment in the digital media industry.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical entry-level positions include web design associate, UI/UX design associate, graphic design assistant, digital design associate and digital media production assistant.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate communication, management, and analytical skills.

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency with design concepts, theory and principles relating to the design process and software tools.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.

🗸 Employ theoretical knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real-world issues.

🗸 Apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to a variety of design and production cases.

This Certificate is for any student wanting to develop the basic hands-on skills (or Career and Technical Education) required to work in broadcasting, audio, and video production.

Career opportunities include TV and video producing, directing, lighting, camera operation, video editing, audio recording and mixing.

Career Opportunities

Students who achieve this Certificate will have the necessary knowledge and skills to apply for entry-level jobs in media, such as video production and audio recording.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate proper microphone selection and setup for studio and field recording.

🗸 Operate field camera to capture quality video for use in an edited project

This Certificate of Specialization prepares students to work in entry-level audio and video production.

Career Opportunities

Audio engineer, A/V Tech, Camera Operator, Editor, Producer, Director

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Properly frame an on-camera interview

🗸 Record and edit audio

The Certificate of Specialization provides students with a foundation in the digital design landscape, concepts and theoretical background in digital media. The program is designed to prepare students with the skills and industry experience they will need to enter the digital media world. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry-level employment in the digital media industry.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical entry-level positions include digital and social media associate, social media content creator, digital engagement associate, and marketing and social media assistant.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Identify and describe the digital media ecosystem.

🗸 Identify and differentiate different types of digital media while applying critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

🗸 Employ theoretical knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real-world issues. 4

🗸 Demonstrate a conceptual foundation in the ethics of new media technology.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.

This Certificate of Achievement provides students of mobile app and web design the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge that is essential to develop necessary foundation skills, master the tools and processes, and undergo industry standards production experiences. The program will provide students with a balance between aesthetic, practical design application and technical competency, including responsive and Mobile-first design. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry-level employment in the digital media industry.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical entry-level positions include web designer, UI/UX designer, graphic designer, digital designer, mobile app user experience, visual designer and web content coordinator.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate communication, management, and analytical skills.

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency with design concepts, theory and principles relating to the design process and software tools.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to work in teams effectively.

🗸 Employ theoretical knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real-world issues.

🗸 Apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to a variety of design and production cases.

The Graphic Production certificate prepares students for entry-level work in the visual media industry. The curriculum includes basic visual literacy and visual communication skills, the complete software package necessary for employment, typography, graphic design theory and application, and production classes that provide real-world hands-on learning experiences.

Graphic production is required in print media such as publishing, advertising and package design and in three-dimensional media such as environmental graphics, exhibit or display design, or signage. Graphic production is also a part of electronic media such as television, the web, or multimedia including motion graphics and titling for film and video.

Career Opportunities

Graphic Artist, Junior Graphic Designer, Production Artist, Entry Level Graphic Designer, Visual Artist.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Create original graphic design/web design projects using comprehensive production and business techniques.

🗸- Create an original portfolio in order to pursue employment or college transfer opportunities.

🗸Collaborate effectively with project team members and industry professionals.

🗸 Demonstrate a holistic understanding and practical ability to complete an industry-standard graphic design/web design project from inception to completion.

CSM's Dental Assisting program is a two-semester program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The program provides a comprehensive education in clinical dental assisting as preparation to sit for both the State (Registered Dental Assistant) and National (Certified Dental Assisting ) examinations. Clinical experience is arranged at the University of California San Francisco, School of Dentistry, and in various dental offices in local area.

Career Opportunities

Registered Dental Assisting career opportunities are available in dental offices, private practices, and community clinics. For gainful employment information, see the program’s website: collegeofsanmateo.edu/gedi/docs/dentca-dentalassisting.pdf

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Legally sit for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) licensing examination for the State of California.

🗸 Legally sit for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) licensing examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

The CSM Cosmetology program embraces a student-centered approach to collaborative team teaching and delivers current and comprehensive curricula via modern technologies, individual training, group projects, and supervised practice on the public, linking theoretical knowledge to hands-on (practical) experiences. An exceptional faculty and staff deliver instruction on hair styling and cutting, chemical applications (hair color, curling, and straightening), nail, facial, and makeup services, cosmetology specialty classes, and portfolio preparation including resume preparation and job placement support.

Career Opportunities

Licensees may pursue a myriad of career opportunities, including but not limited to: independent salon stylists, estheticians, nail technicians, salon and spa owners/ managers, product inventors/educators, movie/television/runway/platform and print work artists, beauty bloggers, writers, and school educators. Emerging and experienced cosmetologists enjoy worldwide opportunities with licensing reciprocity and equivalency accepted in most states and countries. Work opportunities are not limited by demographic indicators such as age, gender, or education level.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

- Graduates will articulate and demonstrate theoretical and practical (hands-on) discipline competency that will support initial licensing and entry-level job placement.

- Graduates will pass program benchmarks and earn the credentials required to sit for the NationalInterstate Council (NIC) California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing exam.

- Graduates will pass the National-Interstate Council (NIC) California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing exam.

The Certificate of Specialization in Web/Mobile App Development provides students with the specialized knowledge that is essential in the development of Web and mobile applications. Students will study and gain experience with the fundamental principles, languages, and frameworks used in the development of Web and mobile applications. The certificate will prepare students to work with current and emerging technologies.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical entry-level positions include front-end developer, mobile application developer, programmer, and Web developer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Identify, describe and apply best practices of Web and mobile application development. 

🗸 Create mobile Web apps using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks such as jQuery.

🗸 Create mobile apps for Android or iOS devices with the Java or Swift programming language.

The Certificate of Specialization in Web Programming provides students with the basic knowledge that is essential for the development of Web applications. Students will study and gain experience with client- and server-side languages that are most commonly used in developing these applications. They will also learn fundamental principles of Web development in order to be prepared to work with current and emerging technologies.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical entry-level positions include front-end developer, back-end developer, programmer and Web developer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Identify, describe and apply best practices of Web application development.

🗸 Create standards-compliant, accessible Web documents using HTML, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.

🗸 Utilize a server-side scripting language and a database to create a dynamic website.

🗸 Review technical considerations and constraints of projects.